Matt Vickers MP: written questions
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Roads: North EastDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will estimate the number of potholes repaired in the North East since 2020.
Answer: The Government’s road condition statistics consider a broader definition of road condition than numbers of potholes, and so official data on this aspect of road condition is not available for the years requested. However, as announced in March, local high...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Freeports and Industrial DevelopmentDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to upgrade road infrastructure serving (a) freeport and (b) industrial development sites.
Answer: We are investing £4.8 billion during 2025/26 to operate, maintain, renew and enhance the Strategic Road Network, supporting journeys right across the country, enabling connectivity and economic growth. We have committed to delivering several major road sc...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: Tees ValleyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding she has allocated to local authorities in the Tees Valley to support active travel schemes.
Answer: On 12 February, the Department announced almost £300 million of funding to support active travel across England, including allocations to local authorities through the Active Travel Fund 5 and Consolidated Active Travel Fund. Of this funding, the Tees Val...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North EastDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to improve bus (a) reliability and (b) frequency in (i) rural and (ii) semi-rural parts of the North East.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering the better, more reliable bus services that passengers deserve throughout the country, including in rural areas. We introduced the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill on 17 December as part of our ambitious plan for bus ref...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Tees ValleyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of rail connectivity between Teesside and other major economic centres.
Answer: I recognise the important part that reliable rail connections play for a growing economy like Teesside. As well as allocating significant investment to reopen Hartlepool platform 3 in June 2024, which will allow more trains to pass through the station, we...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Carbon EmissionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the defence sector’s contribution to net zero targets.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) remains fully committed to contributing to the UK achieving its legal commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. Between Financial Year 2019-20 and Financial Year 2023-24, the MOD as a Department has reduced its overall emissions fro...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role is being played by UK Armed Forces in NATO exercises involving Eastern European allies.
Answer: UK Armed Forces routinely exercise with our NATO Allies, testing our interoperability across all domains and our responses to the threats we face.So far in 2025, Royal Navy patrol boats have participated in exercises including BALTOPS, NATO's premier mari...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is available for reservists to help them balance defence service with civilian employment.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence works closely with Reservist employers to maximise the support Defence provides to Reservists. As part of this, Defence encourages employers to provide a minimum of 10 days additional paid leave to allow Reservists to complete thei...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: LandMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with local authorities on Ministry of Defence estate (a) disposal and (b) redevelopment.
Answer: As part of ensuring defence’s role as an engine for growth, the Ministry of Defence holds frequent discussions with Local Authorities across the country when formulating plans for the disposal of sites for which there is no further Defence requirement, an...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordShipbuilding: North EastMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential strategic merits of increasing shipbuilding capacity in the north of England.
Answer: This Government has an ambitious shipbuilding pipeline with major naval programmes in progress at a number of UK shipyards, recent export success of the Type 26 frigate to Norway and a number of forthcoming civil shipbuilding programmes. The National Ship...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for military medical appointments.
Answer: A new appointment management approach adopted by Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) medical centres across the UK, has resulted in a 26% reduction in waiting times for patients accessing doctor appointments in primary healthcare. Total Triage, introduced b...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Employment SchemesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service leavers have accessed the Career Transition Partnership in the North East in the past year.
Answer: Registration with Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is mandatory for all Service Leavers and provides employment advice and support for those leaving military service, during the ‘transition’ phase of approximately two years before and after leaving Ser...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to strengthen recruitment to the armed forces from underrepresented communities.
Answer: The Defence Diversity and Inclusion strategy sets out a goal to be an organisation that, at all levels, appropriately represents UK society by increasing representation of underrepresented groups such as Ethnic Minorities, Women and LGBT. To that end, Lev...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the level of resilience of military infrastructure to extreme weather events.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) develops and delivers an annual programme to apply Climate Impacts Risk Assessment Methodology on a site-by-site basis, to specific locations. This includes the assessment of military infrastructure in respect of extreme weat...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FamiliesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is available for military families relocating to areas with limited access to public services.
Answer: Military families relocating to areas with limited public infrastructure can face distinct challenges. The Ministry of Defence is committed to supporting these families through a range of targeted initiatives and cross-government collaboration. Central to...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve access to mental health services for (a) service personnel and (b) veterans.
Answer: To improve access to mental health services for Service personnel, Defence Medical Services (DMS) has established Defence Mental Health Networks (DMHNs) across the UK. These specialist community mental health services provide enhanced access to expert ass...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Apprentices and TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to expand apprenticeship and training routes into the Armed Forces.
Answer: Defence is the largest apprenticeship employer in the UK with over 23,000 personnel employed on a nationally recognised apprenticeship programme at any one time and over 95% of our non-commissioned military recruits offered an apprenticeship aligned to th...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of defence procurement spending in the (a) Tees Valley and (b) North East.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes annual statistics on expenditure with industry and commerce by UK region. On the 11 September 2025 the Department will publish the next edition which will be found here: MOD regional expenditure with industry: index...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support veterans transitioning to civilian employment in the North East.
Answer: All Service Leavers receive support in their transition to civilian employment, retirement or into education, including those located in the North East. This support is specifically designed to provide expert advice and access to the right resources and o...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: MedalsHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations her Department has received from police officers’ associations on the introduction of a medal for officers medically discharged as a result of service-related injuries.
Answer: Any official award is a gift from the Government, on behalf of His Majesty The King to recognise individuals within policing and emergency services personnel. The creation of a new award requires cross Government consensus and approval from the Committee ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: MedalsHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will meet with (a) the Hon. Member for Stockton West and (b) a delegation of medically discharged police officers to discuss the case for a medal recognising their (i) service and (ii) sacrific
Answer: Any official award is a gift from the Government, on behalf of His Majesty The King to recognise individuals within policing and emergency services personnel. The creation of a new award requires cross Government consensus and approval from the Committee ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: MedalsHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken towards delivering a medal for police officers medically discharged due to injuries sustained while serving.
Answer: Any official award is a gift from the Government, on behalf of His Majesty The King to recognise individuals within policing and emergency services personnel. The creation of a new award requires cross Government consensus and approval from the Committee ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: MedalsHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with police representative bodies on the (a) design and (b) eligibility criteria for a medal recognising medically discharged officers injured in the line of du
Answer: Any official award is a gift from the Government, on behalf of His Majesty The King to recognise individuals within policing and emergency services personnel. The creation of a new award requires cross Government consensus and approval from the Committee ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: MedalsHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her planned timetable is for introducing a medal for police officers medically discharged as a result of service-related injuries.
Answer: Any official award is a gift from the Government, on behalf of His Majesty The King to recognise individuals within policing and emergency services personnel. The creation of a new award requires cross Government consensus and approval from the Committee ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAdministration of JusticeMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions she has had with local authorities on co-locating justice and support services.
Answer: There have been no discussions with local authorities on co-locating justice and support services. However, this Government is committed to ensuring victims have access to support and information, and that this is delivered efficiently and effectively at ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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